Union Pacific Corp. selected CEO Lance Fritz to become its chairman Oct. 1 when Jack Koraleski retires from the post after 43 years at the railroad.
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June Trailer Orders Jump
New trailer orders surged to nearly 27,900 units in June, defying normal seasonal patterns as fleets booked early commitments for 2016 production, ACT Research said.
Union Pacific’s Fritz to Become Chairman on Oct. 1
Consumer Sentiment Falls in July on Weaker Expectations
Consumer confidence retreated in July as Americans’ expectations deteriorated to an eight-month low.
July 31, 2015Weekly Intermodal Volume Up 2.3%, AAR Reports
Weekly intermodal volume was up 2.3% year-over-year for the week ending July 25, according to the Association of American Railroads.
July 29, 2015Consumer Confidence Drops by Most Since August 2011
Consumer confidence slumped in July by the most since August 2011 as Americans grew less upbeat about prospects for the economy, employment and their finances.
June Trailer Orders Jump 29% as Fleets Book Early 2016 Commitments
June trailer orders surged to nearly 27,900 units as fleets booked early commitments for 2016 production, ACT Research said.
Intermodal Volume Setting Record Pace, But Operational Issues Plague Shippers
Truck-rail intermodal companies are standing on peaks of record volume, but an array of operational, financial and technical issues will challenge their ability to sustain current levels and continue growing, industry experts said.
TT Archives: Truck Weight Bill
In 1975, President Gerald Ford signed into law a bill allowing states to permit higher truck weights on interstate highways, and it’s worth remembering the reason for the measure – a national speed limit of 55 miles-per-hour had crimped productivity for the nation’s truck drivers.
July 27, 2015Consumer Confidence Declines to Lowest Level in Five Weeks
Consumer confidence declined to a five-week low as Americans grew even more downbeat about the prospects for the economy.
Intermodal Traffic Rises 2.3% for Week as Carload Decline Continues
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 2.3% for the week ended July 18 as carloads continued to decline, the Association of American Railroads reported.
July 22, 2015